1) start in chronological order, and for history.
My favorite poem in the English language to begin with Beowulf. Yes, it is very difficult to understand because it is written in Old English, can be done but with a good translation. This gives your students an appreciation of Western civilization, language and history.
Research, which in England at the time of the writing of Beowulf. What’s happening in the world? What kind of music was common then? What kind of art? This will help you and understand your student number and consider the poet, the poem hand much more interesting! Then, after considering all of these and you’re in a co-op play or a skit to do! This gives your students the opportunity to directly apply what he studied.
Did you know that Beowulf JRR Tolkien inspired to write Lord of the Rings “? Combine the blockbuster film with modern Beowulf and get a lesson very interesting!
2) Learn to read the poem.
It is a must read and understand a poem. It really is a bit like the Bible study! Find the appropriate action to teach yourself, then teaching your students. Make sure you understand the literary terms such as metaphor, comparison, iambic pentameter, etc. The internet is full of wonderful resources, a solid foundation in the vocabulary that you and your students can understand in English poetry Excel.
3) Have the students write essays to compare.
Comparison of Milton’s Allegro and Il Penseroso poems is a great lesson instructive. It really makes your students deep and find the meaning in the poems. Your students will also learn and apply skills essay. It is a lesson in school, what my teacher had us in our class of English poetry.
4) Let your students explore the poetry itself.
Including some time in your lesson plans for writing poetry. For example, ask your students to write a sonnet. Learn more about the literature is one thing, but it is always instructive to apply it by composing a poem itself.
I hope my views on English poetry more nuggets for you! Have fun with English poetry!
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